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Imperial BrandsCHIX:IMBL -3.14%66 EV-to-EBIT is 10.63 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 9.66. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IMBL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of £14.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 39 Tobacco Products companies, Imperial Brands ranks worse than 51.28% on this metric.
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Imperial Brands's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £35,199 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Imperial Brands's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £3,103 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Imperial Brands EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Imperial Brands EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imperial Brands's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Tobacco subindustry, Imperial Brands's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Imperial Brands EV-to-EBIT vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Imperial Brands's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Brands's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Imperial Brands's current Enterprise Value is £32,997 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Imperial Brands's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £3,103 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Imperial Brands (CHIX:IMBL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.63 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Imperial Brands and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 9.66. Over the past decade, Imperial Brands' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.84 to 32.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Brands ranks #20 out of 39 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Imperial Brands' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Imperial Brands' current EV-to-EBIT of 10.63 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 9.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.84 to a high of 32.13. The Tobacco Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.63. Imperial Brands' value of 10.63 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Brands ranks #20 out of 39 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Imperial Brands has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Brands' EV-to-EBIT compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Imperial Brands ranks #20 out of 39 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Imperial Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.63. Imperial Brands' value of 10.63 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Imperial Brands' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.84 to 32.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.66 vs. the industry median of 10.63, Imperial Brands has consistently been at the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Tobacco Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Tobacco Products companies is 10.63, based on 39 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Imperial Brands's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.63 is 0% at the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Imperial Brands and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Brands's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.63, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 9.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imperial Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Brands (CHIX:IMBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £14.21, compared to a current price of £28.26 — trading 98.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.63, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 9.66 and 0% at the Tobacco Products industry median of 10.63. Imperial Brands' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Imperial Brands (CHIX:IMBL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.63 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Imperial Brands (CHIX:IMBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £28.26 is trading 98.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £14.21.
GuruFocus considers Imperial Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:IMBL:
EV-to-EBIT: 10.63 (10% above median its 10-year median of 9.66)
GF Value™: £14.21 vs. price of £28.26 (98.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Tobacco Products median (#20 of 39)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:IMBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Imperial Brands is the world's fourth-largest international tobacco company (excluding China National Tobacco), with total fiscal 2025 volume of 187 billion cigarettes sold in more than 120 countries. Its largest and most important markets are the US (where it sits as the third-largest manufacturer, following its acquisition of the Winston and Blu brands), Germany, the UK, Spain, and Australia. The firm also holds a leading global position in the fine-cut tobacco and hand-rolling paper categories. It has a logistics platform in Western Europe, Altadis.
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